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Chippewa County MI

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Frank F. Petosky 1919
Pictured here in his first U.S. Coast Guard uniform

His first duty station was at the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Marquette, MI, where he was stationed for eight years, and off and on at this station over his 28 year career.

He was Keeper-In-Charge at the U.S. Coast Guard Station at Vermilion, MI from 1939-1941.

Frank F. Petosky was in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1919-1947, and retired at the rank of Chief Boatswains Mate. The highest in the enlisted ranks in those days.

Contributed by his son, Paul Petosky

Contributed by Paul Petosky - U.S. Coast Guard Group MSO

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